16 official public holidays in 2028, with 10 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday: take just one day off for a four-day break. On a Monday or Friday: three days off without using any leave.
Skírdagur
Thursday, April 13
From Thursday, April 13 to Sunday, April 16 · 1 day of leave
Föstudagurinn langi
Friday, April 14
From Friday, April 14 to Sunday, April 16
Annar í páskum
Monday, April 17
From Saturday, April 15 to Monday, April 17
Sumardagurinn fyrsti
Thursday, April 20
From Thursday, April 20 to Sunday, April 23 · 1 day of leave
Verkalýðsdagurinn
Monday, May 1
From Saturday, April 29 to Monday, May 1
Uppstigningardagur
Thursday, May 25
From Thursday, May 25 to Sunday, May 28 · 1 day of leave
Annar í hvítasunnu
Monday, June 5
From Saturday, June 3 to Monday, June 5
Frídagur verslunarmanna
Monday, August 7
From Saturday, August 5 to Monday, August 7
Jóladagur
Monday, December 25
From Saturday, December 23 to Monday, December 25
Annar í jólum
Tuesday, December 26
From Saturday, December 23 to Tuesday, December 26 · 1 day of leave
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy. See also 2026 public holidays.